Launch of PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

On October 11, 2025, the Prime Minister launched the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Pulses Self-Reliance Mission at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The initiatives aim to enhance agricultural productivity and self-reliance among farmers, with a significant budget allocation of over ₹35,000 crores. The PM emphasized the importance of modernizing agriculture, improving farmer welfare, and ensuring food security through these programs, while also highlighting the government's past achievements in the agricultural sector.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link